Prototype & Test Engineer — Lab-Based Role

Bulgin Limited.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

4x Life Assurance cover

Matched pension contribution scheme

Innovation and recognition award schem

Modern working environment

Flexible working

Job summary

Bulgin Limited is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Cambridge Engineering team. You will manage lab areas, support prototype assembly, testing and the manufacture of customer samples, ensuring manufacturing considerations are included early in the build process.

Essential experience includes hands-on prototype assembly, inspection and testing, plus reading drawings and working with cable harnessing. Willingness to travel abroad when required by the business is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or relevant experience.
• Hands-on prototype assembly, inspection and testing.
• Experience with cable harnessing and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel abroad when the business requires this of you.

Responsibilities

• Manages and runs the departmental lab areas, stores and engineering consumables.
• Oversees, documents and coordinates equipment calibration.
• Manages Engineering Lab work instructions, risk assessments and associated documentation.
• Manages customer sample requests and prototype build activities, including 3D printing and machining, providing feedback on manufacturing and assembly considerations during the build process.
• Performs prototype assembly, testing and inspection activities to support the department.
• Supports the verification and validation of new product designs for manufacturing feasibility through prototype assembly and inspection.
• Supports the introduction of new products into full production through prototype build activities.
• Completes general engineering support activities as assigned.

Skills

Prototype assembly

Inspection

Testing

Cable harnessing

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

MS Office

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

3D CAD

3D printing

Lathe

Milling machine

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bulgin Limited is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Cambridge Engineering team. You will manage lab areas, support prototype assembly, testing and the manufacture of customer samples, ensuring manufacturing considerations are included early in the build process.

Essential experience includes hands-on prototype assembly, inspection and testing, plus reading drawings and working with cable harnessing. Willingness to travel abroad when required by the business is expected.